Tunde Enahoro (born 16 October 1990) is a Nigerian former professional

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who played as a striker.

Early life

Enahoro, sometimes nicknamed "Kenny", was born in 1990 in

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, Nigeria, and moved to Europe at a young age.

Career

Enahoro played for Andalucia at the

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. In 2011, Enahoro signed for Peruvian side

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. Before the 2012 season, he signed for Peruvian side

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. While playing for the club, he became regarded temporarily as one of the best strikers in the Peruvian league, which earned him the nickname "Panther". In 2012, he signed for Peruvian side

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, where he was hampered by injury. After that, he stayed in Peru, which was regarded as a surprise to many Peruvians.

Style of play

Enahoro mainly operated as a striker and was known for his power and has been compared to Peru international

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Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Enahoro ran a cleaning products business.

Personal life

Enahoro has been married and has a daughter. He is a Peruvian citizen.

References

Living people 1990 births Nigerian men's footballers Men's association football forwards Cienciano footballers Club Universitario de Deportes footballers Cobresol footballers Nigerian expatriate men's footballers Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Peru Expatriate men's footballers in Peru Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Spain Expatriate men's footballers in Spain 21st-century Nigerian sportsmen {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub